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Learn more about computers and technology topics by using the free training below. Topics include computer basics, internet safety, Microsoft products, email, social media, and more! Find computer classes offered at the Library in the online Calendar.

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More Free Computer and Technology Training Available Through:DigitalLearn.org​ - Basic computing, Windows 7, Email basics, web searching.eHow -- Articles and videos on technology topics that are posted by professionals.Goodwill Community Foundation -- Tutorials created by the GCF.Howcast-- Technology videos posted by individuals. HP -- Courses and tutorials in technology topics created by Hewlett Packard.Microsoft-- Courses, tutorials, and articles for Microsoft products offered by Microsoft.Microsoft at Home-- Tips, demos, and articles to help you organize your digital life offered by Microsoft.

​Open Courses - Free or fee-based online courses taught by university faculty, experts or hobbyists.Alison -- (Advance Learning Interactive Systems Online). Online courses and certifications for workplace skills.​Canvas Network - Courses from Ivy Leagues to Community Colleges. Good mix of subjects in the social sciences and humanities.Code Academy - Learn CSS, JavaScript, APIs, web design, and more. Take a course or share your coding skills by teaching one.Coursera - Courses taught by faculty at universities and organizations from around the world. Subjects span the Humanities, Medicine, Biology, Social Sciences, Mathematics, Business, Computer Science, and many others.Edx - Content from Ivy League schools with more to come. Subjects range from computer science to chemistry to economics to political science.Khan Academy - 4,020 videos and 350 exercises on math, biology, chemistry, physics, finance and history.Lea​rni.st - A learning social network where members collect and share ideas and resources on all sorts of topics.P2PU - About 50 six-week-long courses organized in five "schools:" social innovation, mathematical future, school of webcraft, school of education, school of open. Take a course or work with others to design and teach a course.Udacity - Courses offered in business, mathematics, computer science, psychology, and physics. Udemy - Mostly free courses taught by anyone who wants to share their knowledge with others. Subjects vary widely from computer programming to marketing to yoga and meditation.